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Lee_D
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm
Are there actually any British made vehicles left?
Lee D
Are there actually any British made vehicles left?
Lee D
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RapidRonnie
Guest
Lee_D wrote:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm
>
> Are there actually any British made vehicles left?
TVR to move car production abroad
TVR had earlier agreed to stay in Blackpool
TVR factory
Sports car company TVR is to cease production in the UK, with the loss
of 250 jobs at its factory in Blackpool.
The move sees the company go back on an earlier agreement to keep
production in the Lancashire seaside town.
TVR, which was bought by young Russian tycoon Nikolai Smolensky in
2004, said it was now in consultation with unions over redundancies.
The Transport and General Workers' Union said it was bitterly
disappointed at the decision.
Speculation that the firm would move production to another European
country had been growing since the start of the year.
It is now expected to open a new factory within the next three months.
This is a bitter blow for Blackpool and an iconic British sports car
Dave McCall, transport union
TVR: The end of an era
Yet only last month TVR said it would be staying in Blackpool, firstly
at its current site in Bispham until 2008, and then at a new permanent
home at Blackpool Business Park.
In April the firm temporarily stood down 71 members of staff because of
flagging demand, which was said to have fallen from 12 cars a week to
just two.
While TVR is renowned for offering high performance cars at a
competitive price, it is also fair to say that its vehicles have
suffered from reliability issues in recent years.
Established in 1947, TVR is Britain's largest independent sports
carmaker.
It was founded by Trevor Wilkinson, who used three consonants from his
first name for the company title.
"This is a bitter blow for Blackpool and an iconic British sports car,"
said Dave McCall, T&G North West regional secretary.
"It is particularly hard to take in after everyone's hopes had been
raised just a few months ago, when workers who had been laid off were
taken back."
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Alex
Guest
On 18 Oct 2006 12:06:11 -0700, "RapidRonnie" <rapidronnie@cbgb.net>
wrote:
>
>Lee_D wrote:
>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm
>>
>> Are there actually any British made vehicles left?
>
>
>TVR to move car production abroad
>
>TVR had earlier agreed to stay in Blackpool
>
You know, we are perfectly capable of reading the article ourselves,
without you cluttering up the newsgroup by copying it out verbatim.
Alex
wrote:
>
>Lee_D wrote:
>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm
>>
>> Are there actually any British made vehicles left?
>
>
>TVR to move car production abroad
>
>TVR had earlier agreed to stay in Blackpool
>
You know, we are perfectly capable of reading the article ourselves,
without you cluttering up the newsgroup by copying it out verbatim.
Alex
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Nige
Guest
RapidRonnie wrote:
> Lee_D wrote:
>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm
>>
>> Are there actually any British made vehicles left?
>
>
> TVR to move car production abroad
>
> TVR had earlier agreed to stay in Blackpool
>
>
> TVR factory
> Sports car company TVR is to cease production in the UK, with the
> loss of 250 jobs at its factory in Blackpool.
> The move sees the company go back on an earlier agreement to keep
> production in the Lancashire seaside town.
>
> TVR, which was bought by young Russian tycoon Nikolai Smolensky in
> 2004, said it was now in consultation with unions over redundancies.
>
> The Transport and General Workers' Union said it was bitterly
> disappointed at the decision.
>
> Speculation that the firm would move production to another European
> country had been growing since the start of the year.
>
> It is now expected to open a new factory within the next three
> months.
>
> This is a bitter blow for Blackpool and an iconic British sports
> car
>
> Dave McCall, transport union
>
>
> TVR: The end of an era
>
> Yet only last month TVR said it would be staying in Blackpool,
> firstly at its current site in Bispham until 2008, and then at a
> new permanent home at Blackpool Business Park.
>
> In April the firm temporarily stood down 71 members of staff
> because of flagging demand, which was said to have fallen from 12
> cars a week to just two.
>
> While TVR is renowned for offering high performance cars at a
> competitive price, it is also fair to say that its vehicles have
> suffered from reliability issues in recent years.
>
> Established in 1947, TVR is Britain's largest independent sports
> carmaker.
>
> It was founded by Trevor Wilkinson, who used three consonants from
> his first name for the company title.
>
> "This is a bitter blow for Blackpool and an iconic British sports
> car," said Dave McCall, T&G North West regional secretary.
>
> "It is particularly hard to take in after everyone's hopes had been
> raised just a few months ago, when workers who had been laid off
> were taken back."
****er
--
Ta!
Nige
Subaru WRX (54)
Land Rover Turbo Diesel 110 (G)
KTM 520 SX (2001)
Kawasaki ZZR 1100 (1995)
> Lee_D wrote:
>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm
>>
>> Are there actually any British made vehicles left?
>
>
> TVR to move car production abroad
>
> TVR had earlier agreed to stay in Blackpool
>
>
> TVR factory
> Sports car company TVR is to cease production in the UK, with the
> loss of 250 jobs at its factory in Blackpool.
> The move sees the company go back on an earlier agreement to keep
> production in the Lancashire seaside town.
>
> TVR, which was bought by young Russian tycoon Nikolai Smolensky in
> 2004, said it was now in consultation with unions over redundancies.
>
> The Transport and General Workers' Union said it was bitterly
> disappointed at the decision.
>
> Speculation that the firm would move production to another European
> country had been growing since the start of the year.
>
> It is now expected to open a new factory within the next three
> months.
>
> This is a bitter blow for Blackpool and an iconic British sports
> car
>
> Dave McCall, transport union
>
>
> TVR: The end of an era
>
> Yet only last month TVR said it would be staying in Blackpool,
> firstly at its current site in Bispham until 2008, and then at a
> new permanent home at Blackpool Business Park.
>
> In April the firm temporarily stood down 71 members of staff
> because of flagging demand, which was said to have fallen from 12
> cars a week to just two.
>
> While TVR is renowned for offering high performance cars at a
> competitive price, it is also fair to say that its vehicles have
> suffered from reliability issues in recent years.
>
> Established in 1947, TVR is Britain's largest independent sports
> carmaker.
>
> It was founded by Trevor Wilkinson, who used three consonants from
> his first name for the company title.
>
> "This is a bitter blow for Blackpool and an iconic British sports
> car," said Dave McCall, T&G North West regional secretary.
>
> "It is particularly hard to take in after everyone's hopes had been
> raised just a few months ago, when workers who had been laid off
> were taken back."
****er
--
Ta!
Nige
Subaru WRX (54)
Land Rover Turbo Diesel 110 (G)
KTM 520 SX (2001)
Kawasaki ZZR 1100 (1995)
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Mother
Guest
On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:24:06 +0100, Alex <nospam.alex@cbmsys.co.uk>
wrote:
>You know, we are perfectly capable of reading the article ourselves,
>without you cluttering up the newsgroup by copying it out verbatim.
OOOOOOOoohhh...
Did Mr Grumpy come and tweak your nuts last night?
Nemind that, who's gonna fix my engine if it breaks - bein' stil unner
wowanty an all? Kin Ruskies?
wrote:
>You know, we are perfectly capable of reading the article ourselves,
>without you cluttering up the newsgroup by copying it out verbatim.
OOOOOOOoohhh...
Did Mr Grumpy come and tweak your nuts last night?
Nemind that, who's gonna fix my engine if it breaks - bein' stil unner
wowanty an all? Kin Ruskies?
I
icky
Guest
"Nige" <nigel.inceBUGGEROFF@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:m7GdnaghR8o0AqvYRVnyjw@pipex.net...
> RapidRonnie wrote:
>> Lee_D wrote:
>>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm
>>>
>>> Are there actually any British made vehicles left?
>>
>>
>> TVR to move car production abroad
>>
>> TVR had earlier agreed to stay in Blackpool
>>
>>
>> TVR factory
>> Sports car company TVR is to cease production in the UK, with the
>> loss of 250 jobs at its factory in Blackpool.
>> The move sees the company go back on an earlier agreement to keep
>> production in the Lancashire seaside town.
>>
>> TVR, which was bought by young Russian tycoon Nikolai Smolensky in
>> 2004, said it was now in consultation with unions over redundancies.
>>
>> The Transport and General Workers' Union said it was bitterly
>> disappointed at the decision.
>>
>> Speculation that the firm would move production to another European
>> country had been growing since the start of the year.
>>
>> It is now expected to open a new factory within the next three
>> months.
>>
>> This is a bitter blow for Blackpool and an iconic British sports
>> car
>>
>> Dave McCall, transport union
>>
>>
>> TVR: The end of an era
>>
>> Yet only last month TVR said it would be staying in Blackpool,
>> firstly at its current site in Bispham until 2008, and then at a
>> new permanent home at Blackpool Business Park.
>>
>> In April the firm temporarily stood down 71 members of staff
>> because of flagging demand, which was said to have fallen from 12
>> cars a week to just two.
>>
>> While TVR is renowned for offering high performance cars at a
>> competitive price, it is also fair to say that its vehicles have
>> suffered from reliability issues in recent years.
>>
>> Established in 1947, TVR is Britain's largest independent sports
>> carmaker.
>>
>> It was founded by Trevor Wilkinson, who used three consonants from
>> his first name for the company title.
>>
>> "This is a bitter blow for Blackpool and an iconic British sports
>> car," said Dave McCall, T&G North West regional secretary.
>>
>> "It is particularly hard to take in after everyone's hopes had been
>> raised just a few months ago, when workers who had been laid off
>> were taken back."
>
> ****er
>
> --
> Ta!
>
> Nige
>
> Subaru WRX (54)
> Land Rover Turbo Diesel 110 (G)
> KTM 520 SX (2001)
> Kawasaki ZZR 1100 (1995)
>You cann't really blame the company for over priced production costs in the
>uk. If its a case of stay and go bust better to move production overseas at
>least the TVR still lives on then.
Icky
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Dave P
Guest
RapidRonnie wrote:
<snip entire article from link in previous post>
Thanks for posting the full text. It saved me from clicking on the
link and reading the original article. Oh hang on, I'd already done
that.
I
Ian Rawlings
Guest
On 2006-10-19, Dave P <davepseudonym@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for posting the full text. It saved me from clicking on the
> link and reading the original article.
Same here, thanks.
> Oh hang on, I'd already done that.
I hadn't, being on a text-only terminal. Much easier to read it here!
--
Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!
> Thanks for posting the full text. It saved me from clicking on the
> link and reading the original article.
Same here, thanks.
> Oh hang on, I'd already done that.
I hadn't, being on a text-only terminal. Much easier to read it here!
--
Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!
D
David G. Bell
Guest
On Thursday, in article
<slrnejf0se.ljp.news06@desktop.tarcus.org.uk>
news06@tarcus.org.uk "Ian Rawlings" wrote:
> On 2006-10-19, Dave P <davepseudonym@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks for posting the full text. It saved me from clicking on the
> > link and reading the original article.
>
> Same here, thanks.
>
> > Oh hang on, I'd already done that.
>
> I hadn't, being on a text-only terminal. Much easier to read it here!
I really dislike the idea of just posting an unexplained link. It's the
sort of thing that the spammers do.
--
David G. Bell -- SF Fan, Filker, and Punslinger.
"I am Number Two," said Penfold. "You are Number Six."
<slrnejf0se.ljp.news06@desktop.tarcus.org.uk>
news06@tarcus.org.uk "Ian Rawlings" wrote:
> On 2006-10-19, Dave P <davepseudonym@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks for posting the full text. It saved me from clicking on the
> > link and reading the original article.
>
> Same here, thanks.
>
> > Oh hang on, I'd already done that.
>
> I hadn't, being on a text-only terminal. Much easier to read it here!
I really dislike the idea of just posting an unexplained link. It's the
sort of thing that the spammers do.
--
David G. Bell -- SF Fan, Filker, and Punslinger.
"I am Number Two," said Penfold. "You are Number Six."
A
Austin Shackles
Guest
On or around Thu, 19 Oct 2006 16:01:02 +0100 (BST), dbell@zhochaka.org.uk
("David G. Bell") enlightened us thusly:
>On Thursday, in article
> <slrnejf0se.ljp.news06@desktop.tarcus.org.uk>
> news06@tarcus.org.uk "Ian Rawlings" wrote:
>
>> On 2006-10-19, Dave P <davepseudonym@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks for posting the full text. It saved me from clicking on the
>> > link and reading the original article.
>>
>> Same here, thanks.
>>
>> > Oh hang on, I'd already done that.
>>
>> I hadn't, being on a text-only terminal. Much easier to read it here!
>
>I really dislike the idea of just posting an unexplained link. It's the
>sort of thing that the spammers do.
I tend to post a link and a one-line description of same, so if it's not of
interest people don't waste time clicking on it.
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that
If all be true that I do think, There are five reasons we should drink;
Good wine, a friend, or being dry, Or lest we should be by and by;
Or any other reason why. - Henry Aldrich (1647 - 1710)
("David G. Bell") enlightened us thusly:
>On Thursday, in article
> <slrnejf0se.ljp.news06@desktop.tarcus.org.uk>
> news06@tarcus.org.uk "Ian Rawlings" wrote:
>
>> On 2006-10-19, Dave P <davepseudonym@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks for posting the full text. It saved me from clicking on the
>> > link and reading the original article.
>>
>> Same here, thanks.
>>
>> > Oh hang on, I'd already done that.
>>
>> I hadn't, being on a text-only terminal. Much easier to read it here!
>
>I really dislike the idea of just posting an unexplained link. It's the
>sort of thing that the spammers do.
I tend to post a link and a one-line description of same, so if it's not of
interest people don't waste time clicking on it.
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that
If all be true that I do think, There are five reasons we should drink;
Good wine, a friend, or being dry, Or lest we should be by and by;
Or any other reason why. - Henry Aldrich (1647 - 1710)
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Lee_D
Guest
"David G. Bell" <dbell@zhochaka.org.uk> uttered summat worrerz funny
about:
> I really dislike the idea of just posting an unexplained link. It's
> the sort of thing that the spammers do.
I hate Ginger biscuits, they make me gag..... So I don't eat them.
Lee D
about:
> I really dislike the idea of just posting an unexplained link. It's
> the sort of thing that the spammers do.
I hate Ginger biscuits, they make me gag..... So I don't eat them.
Lee D
I
Ian Rawlings
Guest
On 2006-10-19, "David G. Bell" <dbell@zhochaka.org.uk> wrote:
> I really dislike the idea of just posting an unexplained link. It's the
> sort of thing that the spammers do.
Ditto, although a short paragraph is better than the whole page,
that's what I normally do.
--
Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!
> I really dislike the idea of just posting an unexplained link. It's the
> sort of thing that the spammers do.
Ditto, although a short paragraph is better than the whole page,
that's what I normally do.
--
Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!
E
EMB
Guest
Lee_D wrote:
>
> I hate Ginger biscuits, they make me gag..... So I don't eat them.
I thought your lot lived on cups of tea and ginger biscuits - at least
that's what popular rumour says.
--
EMB
>
> I hate Ginger biscuits, they make me gag..... So I don't eat them.
I thought your lot lived on cups of tea and ginger biscuits - at least
that's what popular rumour says.
--
EMB
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TF
Guest
So that leaves only Morgan and Bristol?
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Ian Rawlings
Guest
On 2006-10-20, TF <fpm@viperfpm.com> wrote:
> So that leaves only Morgan and Bristol?
There are quite a lot of other ones, all very small, Ultima are one
for example, they make the highest performance road car currently
available, even the Volkswagen Veyron can't keep up with it.
--
Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!
> So that leaves only Morgan and Bristol?
There are quite a lot of other ones, all very small, Ultima are one
for example, they make the highest performance road car currently
available, even the Volkswagen Veyron can't keep up with it.
--
Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!
A
Austin Shackles
Guest
On or around Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:17:59 GMT, "TF" <fpm@viperfpm.com>
enlightened us thusly:
>So that leaves only Morgan and Bristol?
>
Bristol are the lot that amaze me. I can only assume they just have enough
in the bank to survive on the interest, plus selling the odd car now and
again.
I'd love to have one, mind.
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
Robert Frost (1874-1963) from Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
enlightened us thusly:
>So that leaves only Morgan and Bristol?
>
Bristol are the lot that amaze me. I can only assume they just have enough
in the bank to survive on the interest, plus selling the odd car now and
again.
I'd love to have one, mind.
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
Robert Frost (1874-1963) from Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
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Richard Brookman
Guest
EMB wrote:
|| Lee_D wrote:
|||
||| I hate Ginger biscuits, they make me gag..... So I don't eat them.
||
|| I thought your lot lived on cups of tea and ginger biscuits - at
|| least that's what popular rumour says.
Nah, these days it's Red Bull and doughnuts. Move with the times.
--
Rich
==============================
Take out the obvious to email me.
|| Lee_D wrote:
|||
||| I hate Ginger biscuits, they make me gag..... So I don't eat them.
||
|| I thought your lot lived on cups of tea and ginger biscuits - at
|| least that's what popular rumour says.
Nah, these days it's Red Bull and doughnuts. Move with the times.
--
Rich
==============================
Take out the obvious to email me.
